VAMWorld 2.0

I am wondering if you are seeing this type of mark or something else , in relation to size and shape ? you cannot use the exact placement of this clashed designer initial for comparison, but I thought it might help you to visualize what they look like if your coin does have a similar looking mark be...

Nu-Miss-Mattic Do you have the ability to capture a picture directly from your scope?. You seem to have the upper hand, of possibly seeing something that may be harder for the rest of us to see. What you are describing sounds like a clashed M but , I can tell you those take practice to capture on f...

UNCLE BINGO, you are partially correct, I've been out of it for some time and forgot. 1878 and 1921 dates were completely hubbed and 1879-1883 were partially hubbed, with the first two digits. 1884-1904 dates were not hubbed. LINK http://ec2-13-58-222-16.us-east-2.compute.amazonaws.com/wiki/Attribu...

v16B ?

Circulated 1878 Rev of 79 can be difficult to attribute. There are three Top 100 VAMs (203, 220, 223) that are easily attributed simply by looking at or near the R in PLURIBUS. I always start here. If I don't get a match, it's probably going to take me a while, especially on a circulated coin. I ho...

I don't have any expertise , Please help me remember something about the date position before 1884 because, I don't wanna learn how to do this wrong , aren't they hubbed ? Sorry for the stupid question . I do not have enough experience in this hobby to really be sure of anything yet .

Scott , don't let this forum wear you out . Please take care of yourself . and thank you !

K Kurt , so let me ask you something about this , when we look at this coin or any other in the fine to VF condition , other wise worn down . especially with clashes . How does one interpret what the mind sees ? Is the "phantom Clash " a result of coin wear or did the die wear down to the point ther...

You know I agree with you guys about seeking expert advice , I was very confused by what the OP was asking in the original title of this thread .

I mean there are couple that are really close , nothing conclusive from where I am sitting . They get like that and you need an expert . I looked at the 23 's pretty close just for the clash location and that MM has something going on that might be evil mimic territory . but you are way above my pay...

What is the little gouge looking thing at the 4th tail feather ? factory or PMD?

Well I guess I better clarify something , I did not run out and buy that ziess ... Those Germans are very proud of the stuff they make . Anything like that does not come with pricing , is generally the price of a small island :lol: However I am going to keep my eye on that tech . And see where it ev...

And please feel free to post any pictures that you find interesting and we will try to help

Nu-Miss-Mattic So it looks like we are down to 1 in 18 odds ... That is actually huge . Instead of us just asking for pictures of different parts of your coin . You could try to start at VAM 222 on that list I put up and try with the coin in hand. {it is up to you of course }Some good areas to star...

@MarkyB I'll vote broken point , you? Orientation took a little turning of the laptop but thats OK .

Are you already familiar with the attribution guide for the 7tf variety's . I am trying very hard not to complicate this and not give bad information .. http://ec2-13-58-222-16.us-east-2.compute.amazonaws.com/wiki/1878-P_VAMs we may need a couple more pictures. what you are looking for is quite a wa...

Could you please post a picture of the arrow shafts and feathers on the reverse ?

Welcome to the forum . I will answer the question about the triangles because that type of thing was exactly why I ever became curious about variety's . Unfortunately they are caused by post mint damage . If you can imagine the reeded edge of another coin cutting the deep gouges in her face .. I ask...

I was extremely interested in this technology a while back . https://www.zeiss.com/metrology/products/systems/industrial-microscopy/visioner1.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiA4OybBhCzARIsAIcfn9n0aLAZdqnlRJq8gUX8_QvCTx15GAe5bHf1V2TdfZEbg_xzq3O0f3EaAtISEALw_wcB and Roger has said a very wise thing about maybe picki...

Much better IMO , Thank you for sharing !